The Lingo

Anonymous

An anonymous login allows the user access to a specific directory on a ftp server that is setup for public access. When using a FTP Client or Browser simply enter the host ID and use "anonymous" as the login name. This will grant you access to a public folder on the FTP server.

FTP (file transfer protocol)

A very common method of moving files between two places via the internet.
BR Corporation maintains a publicly accessible anonymous FTP server for customer use. BR Corporation also maintains several customer specific FTP servers for private use. Ask your Sales Representative for a custom ftp site with private a login.

FTP Client Software

The most efficient and most reliable way to transfer files to a FTP server is using FTP client software. Several programs exist for many operating systems. Below is a short list of some popular programs and links to the software developers.

Windows 98 / ME / NT / 2000:

Cute FTP - Web Site

WS FTP - Web Site

 

Macintosh:

Fetch - Web Site

Interarchy - Web Site

 

FTP Client Configuration

Below are some sample FTP client configurations for both Windows and Macintosh

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Using a Web Browser to FTP Files

Many of our customers prefer to upload files to our web site with a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape. Below are example URLs to BR's FTP Server.

To access the anonymous FTP server type this in your URL window:

ftp://ftp.brprinters.com

 

To access the FTP server with a login name and password, type this in your URL window:

ftp://<login name>:<password>@ftp.brprinters.com

or

ftp://<login name>@ftp.brprinters.com and you will be prompted for the password.

Unfortunately since web browsers are not solely intended to do file transfers, problems with them do occur. If you experience problems with your web browser, double check your settings. If the problem persists, try a FTP Client listed above.

FTP Caveats

To be sure you files load correctly try these tips:

Use software made to move files to a FTP server. Web browsers may sometimes work but are not fully functional FTP clients

Be sure to use a file name that reasonable. FTP servers are based on unix, they prefer file names without spaces and special characters in them. If you must use spaces or special characters, some FTP Clients will encode the files names to complete the transfer.

Be sure to use a unique file name. If a file with the same name already exists on the server, the server will reject the transfer.